Caretaker

Oulton Academy, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS26 8EX

35 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Immediate

• Closing date

  5 September 2025 at 10am

• Date listed

  31 July 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £14,634.00 - £15,101.00 Annually (Actual) 25hrs - Band 5 SCP 4 - 6, TTO + 5 days

Caretaker job summary

‘CAT employs rolling recruitment methodologies, with shortlisting and interviews for some roles taking place as and when applications are received. This may mean that some roles are recruited to before the closing date, we therefore advise that applications are made without undue delay’.

Oulton Academy is an Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ mixed secondary school catering to over 1,000 students aged between 11 and 16. Located in the picturesque village of Oulton, South Leeds the school is rapidly becoming the school of choice in the area, with student numbers increasing year on year. In December 2022 we were selected for the governments School Rebuild Programme and plans are well underway with this exciting project.

Oulton Academy joined Carlton Academy Trust (CAT) in April 2024, which proudly oversees three secondary schools, three primary schools, and three special schools, collectively educating nearly 5,000 students and employing almost 1,000 members of staff. All CAT schools are rated either Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.

The school has been on a remarkable improvement journey over the last four years and in a historic milestone, Oulton Academy proudly secured its first Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ rating after 20 years and is the only ‘Outstanding’ secondary school in the local area. Outcomes at the school have significantly improved, and in November 2024, Oulton Academy earned a place in the top 24 best state secondary schools in West Yorkshire.

The recent Ofsted report commended the school for its ‘unwavering dedication to fostering academic achievement, personal development and a supportive learning environment’. Our journey to achieving Outstanding! - Oulton Academy

We are seeking a reliable, proactive, and hands-on Caretaker to join our school community. This vital role involves maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming pupils, staff, and visitors. Duties include site security, basic repairs, and general maintenance. If you're practical, hardworking, and take pride in your work, we’d love to hear from you.

Employee welfare is extremely important to us, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive employee benefits package through the ‘Carlton Cares’ programme, designed to support colleagues physical, mental and financial wellbeing. These benefits include a fully funded Health Plan and an Employee Assistance Programme, in addition to salary sacrifice and employee discount schemes. Staff also have access to exclusive Trust discounts at Iveridge Hall Health Club and Spa, just 500m from the school. Employee Benefits - Carlton Academy Trust

We hope you are excited by this opportunity and look forward to welcoming applications from colleagues who share our values and ambition to deliver excellence for all to our students.

We welcome visits to the school; to arrange a convenient time please contact Anita Riedel, Recruitment Manager:-

E: recruitment@catrust.uk

The Trust has adopted the principles of Safer Recruitment and will safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to do the same. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and subscribe to the DBS update service.

Carlton Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Academy is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and all successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists. If successfully shortlisted, you will be required to provide your original birth certificate alongside additional documents to verify your identity.
Prior to you attending one of our recruitment and selection processes, we expect you to have read the following policies; Child Protection and Safeguarding and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, which can be found on our website under Key Information.
www.oultonacademy.org.uk/10/key-information/category/16/key-policies

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Oulton Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1094 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Oulton Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/royds-academy

Oulton Academy is a secondary community school for girls and boys aged between 11 and 16. It is a non-denominational establishment, situated in the town of Oulton, in Leeds, West Yorkshire.
Oulton Academy values students who have respect for others, who are resilient and those who take responsibility for their actions. The school believes no child should be stopped from having an excellent education and everyone can have great achievement. Children should try their best to achieve outstanding results. Students are encouraged to take part in enrichment activities. These can range from several sporting clubs, including gymnastics, basketball, netball, cricket, football and rugby. In the past, pupils have competed in the Olympics.

Oulton Academy provides Outstanding Learning, Outstanding Support and Outstanding Experiences for all students by demonstrating our values in our daily behaviour. We drive students to achieve the best they possibly can with exemplary professional standards in a caring environment.
Whether you’re joining us as a support staff member, an NQT, in a leadership position, and everything in between, we will invest in you and your development throughout your career. By all working together, supporting and motivating each other, we believe we can raise current standards and transform the lives of our students. If, as a Trust, we support you to help you reach your potential, we can help ensure all the children you teach will also reach theirs.

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